How to get bubbles out when putting on screen protector?
 

Ok, so I got my TP2 today, and before I started playing with it, I went to put the stock screen protector on. I took a rag, wet it, wrung it out, and thoroughly cleaned the front face of the TP2 after removing the shipping sticker that talks about TF3D.

I peeled the screen protector from its backing, lined it up on the phone, and put it on from bottom to top. As I applied it, I ran a finger upwards trying to press out the air bubbles, but I had no success.

It looks like a hack job from hell. Any ideas?

I've attached a (bad) pic of the carnage taken with my Q9c.

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send it to me and I will fix it for you

Just use a credit card and try working the bubbles out. You might also see some smears since there is probably some moisture stuck in between the screen and the protector, try working them out and let it set overnight to let it dry up.

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lol yea it was hell for me too but what i did i started at the top the 5th time and as i was pressing the protector down i was using a credit cart to flatten it

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i always start from one end to the other, i use a credit card as im applying it, place one end on and make sure its lined up, then pull it almost all the way off so you have 0 bubbles and now lower the rest of the screen protector on as your running the credit card in the same direction...... pretty much dont let the screen protector touch your screen unless its being applied by the credit card....

ive become a pro 0 bubbles here

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I always end up ripping these things off out of complete frustration in trying to get them on perfectly. If it isn't air bubbles, it's a piece of dust or something.

On a side note, I HIGHLY recommend getting some of this stuff from Klear Screen. It cleans really well and makes the touchscreen feel like glass. I've been using it now for several years. Apple resells the same thing under their own brand name as iKlear but it's more expensive through them. http://www.klearscreen.com/

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You dont. They go out by them selves. The trick is to apply the protector with your in a steamy bathroom.

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I tried 6 more times after having read the replies here; none were as successful as I'd like. I ended up ripping the screen protector in half in a fit of frustration, and I could now care less. I'll put the TP2 in a drawer while I wait for cases to be released.

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I dip the entire plasti protector in soapy water and put it on.

Works like a charm

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Got some dust in there, removed to clean it, got fingerprints on the sticky side, got pissed off, removed all together.

GRR

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Wow, thats a pretty poor job. I have never had any problems with screen protectors. I usually start from the top and work my way down. My tp2 screen protector went on in about 20 seconds on the first try, not one single air bubble and I didn't even use a credit card to smooth it out.

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Likewise.

I first apply the top part nicely to make sure it's fully aligned with the earpiece, then slowly bring down the screen protector on the screen and slide on top of the protector with my ringer as i go down all the way to the bottom of the screen...

/that sounded dirty lol.

But yeah, that's how i always do it and no air bubbles!

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LOL, it sure did. But yeah I just used my finger too.

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hahaha, MM, i like the way you describes your "procedure", lol, it made me so :oops: , hahaha

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OMG I've never seen anything so horrible, looks like u took a straw and blew air bubbles in it lol. I usually start from one side and slowly ease to the other side with a card wrapped in a wash cloth. Or i do the drop and smooth method. I drop the screen protector in place and then work from the middle out.

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Ok.. since you all are having terrible luck with the film protector. This is what you do and it has worked 100% for me.

First of all... if you can hold off and do it in the morning it would be very beneficial to you. In the morning there is less dust in the air. But if you are just dying to get it on like must are then do this....


Before you remove the sticky film from the PRo2 that's shipped in.. go to your bathroom and turn theh ot water shower on. Let it run for 3 minutes so it steams good and the steam captures all the fine dust particles in the air. Once its steamy go in there ready with the Pro in hand with the film still on it and the Screen protector not peeled off yet. Once you are in there move slowly so you don't agitate dust. Ok.... once you are ready.. place the phone on your sink where its level and rub your hands together to a few times to get any dead skin cells off. Then quickly peel the protective film of the PRO2 and lay it and quickly remove the Screen protector from the backing and apply carefully. I use a exact-o knife to align it if it needs to be pushed slightly. Very care full with the knife. If you do this method you will get a 99.99999999% bubble and lint and dust free application.

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Thanks, but after this hell, I ripped the screen protector in half and threw it away. The phone can wait for cases to be released.

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The problem is not the screen protector it's the phone. You need to get a better phone to go with your screen protector. :)

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AHHAHA! I actually laughed.

ZOMFG! You gonna get me banned!

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Whats a ringer....and where do i get one?

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[Looks at horndoctor's profile info]

Like an old Sprint Touch with no built-in WiFi, a 2.8" screen, no hardware keyboard, and only 128 MB of RAM and 256 MB of storage memory? ;-)

Ironically, if the Touch had WiFi without having to sacrifice the microSD card slot, I'd already have bought one and attached it to my power wheelchair. It could handle GPS nav, WiFi web browsing via SkyFire, games, music/movies, and scheduling - All without needing to be active on Sprint's network. I wouldn't really cry if it got damaged or stolen, since it's so cheap due to its age. This would leave my TP2 free to handle the more demanding stuff.

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Yeah, I know the Vogue is old! lolI was just makin a joke! Geez!But I tell you what though! It does everything that I need and more! It has served me and many others well all while I keep hearing people on this site and others exchanging their TPs over and over again! It's very dependable. Like me. lol :)

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i cant get it on smooth either. rip it off. going to tmobile store up the block from me to see if they have any for sale

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People, the trick is to use rubbing alcohol.

NOTE: make sure your phone is powered off and the battery removed.

Frst make sure your screen is clean of all particles and fingerprints. you can make sure by applying rubbing alcohol to a napkin and cleaning it. Also, wash your hands and use hand sanitizer if available.

Next take the screen protector, pour some rubbing alcohol on it, or dab your finger into some rubbing alcohol to make the screen protector nice and moist.

Third apply rubbing alcohol with your fingers around the edges of your screen (on the phone) as well as a drop in the middle.

Finally, apply screen protector. Everything will be moist enough so that you can move the protector around until it aligns perfectly.

After all that, let your phone sit for around ten minutes so that everything has a chance to dry off. You will notice a slight haze as well as a few bubbles, but these can easily be pushed to the edge of the phone since they have faint traces of rubbing alcohol in them. A few hours to a day later, the haze will disappear and your phone will look awesome. I have used this method ever since the mogul and it has worked flawlessly every single time. Not a single bublbe on my phone.

NOTE 2: We're not drenching your phone in alcohol, we're applying enough so that the screen protector can move around enough to get it aligned perfectly.

The nice thing about the supplied screen protector is that it can be reapplied over and over again. The adhesive used is very awesome and does not get worn down by the method described above.

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For those that messed up their 1 and only screen protector tha came with the phone, this link might be of help to you.

http://www.screenguardz.com/content/...1-19--2253.htm

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I just wash my screen protector with dish detergent then lean it on something so it can drip dry and then re-apply till I get it right.
Been working for years... started with the Touch.

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FYI-the 15 pack of screengards are absolute crap. like the protective material you throw away. the stylus wont even slide across it. I cant comment on the HD ones.

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Oh, I know about those. I wouldn't even buy those for this phone. I'd like to think the HD ones are like the same ones we got with Sprint's version. Or you can do what I did and suggest that the invisible shield company start making them for Sprint's version. I see that T-Mo's version as well as the europeon version already have theirs. No reason to think they won't make one for Sprint if enough people continue to ask about it.

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used them before.....They are not that bad. Used them for Diamond and Pre. The HD ones are the best. But yes they will come off easy if not aligned right. Also i dont know if there is any diffrence in GSM/tmobile/sprint/verizon versions....That's always tricky with protectors, batteries, cases, etc...

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lol... yeah, the insults aren't needed bud.

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LOL, sorry I wasn't trying to be mean but look at the phone, it looks like he used bubble wrap for a screen protector.

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Wow, I'm sorry to sound so mean, but that has to be the worst job of putting on a screen protector I've ever seen, lol. I used to buy the sheets of the really sticky stuff for my Mogul back in the day, cut it, and put it on there, and that stuff was next to impossible to not get bubbles with on your first try, but then you get used to the credit card method.

The protectors that come with HTC phones nowadays are easy, since they're so thick. All you need to do is start at one side and slowly go up/down to the other side, and voila, no bubbles.

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Well after many, many years of using handheld devices and applying more screen protectors than I can count I can now apply screen protectors very easily and effectively using these few tips:

First, dry fit it as best you with the film still on., so you know how to position it on the phone.

Turning the shower on and letting the steam kill the dust is a good idea, if dust is a problem.

Be sure the screen is very clean, then cover it for a few seconds while you ready the protector. This will keep dust from settling on it.

When you begin to apply it peel the film off slowly as you apply it from side to side. Applying from side to side gives you a much longer edge to be sure it is on straight. Often when applying from top to bottom you find it is a bit out of line once you reach the bottom. NEVER use an utility knife to trim it. NEVER.

Peel the film off a little at a time as you apply it across the screen. Never turn the device over will applying it. This can allow dust to settle between the screen and the protector.

Once it is on, if there are any bubbles use a credit card or anything with a solid straight edge and no sharp corners to push bubbles to the edge.

If you do get dust under it, very carefully lift a corner of the protector and use a piece of regular Scotch tape to remove it by touching the underside of the protector, since the dust is usually stuck to it not the screen. However it can be on the screen as well.

If you do a really bad job of it ot there is a lot of dust you can take it off and reapply it. If you do take it off, get some packing tape or very wide tape, usually two pieces of packing tape stuck together, overlapping, are wide enough. Place the screen protector, face up on the tape and pad it down well being sure the tape is adhering to the whole protector. This will remove any dust and keep it clean as you reapply it. then pull the tape back slowly and apply it as you did before.

Some screen protectors are washable, but I have to say I have never seen one look anywhere near acceptable after being washed.

Good luck!

BTW.....The screen protector that comes with it is clear, not anti-glare. I dislike clear ones. I put it on my TP2 anyway, till I could get an anti-glare one. After the first day I took it off.....a day later the screen got a big ugly scratch on it!! The funny thing is, the next day it began acting weird so I swapped it for a new one. I'm back to using the included screen protector. ;)

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I would suggest boxwaves screen protectors. They are really nice quality. I have used them on the vogue and currently on my diamond. They make a crystal clear one and an anti-glare version. They are pricey but really high quality. I've had the same one on my diamond for over a year now and it's just starting to get worn. They are also washable and reusable and are really easy to apply.

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Just remember as well... Clothes are optional!

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The problem with the TP2 screen protector is that HTC cut it just a touch too large. Unless you position it absolutely perfectly it will overlap the left or right edge by just a hair and cause a ridiculous amount of bubbling that no amount of smoothing and rubbing out will fix. Had they cut it a mm less wide it would sit easily on the screen and be a cinch to install. I know from extensive experience that installing a well fitted screen protector is actually fairly easy.

But take solace in this fact; the Sprint TP2 screen protector actually fits much better than the T-Mobile one. The T-Mobile screen protector is ridiculously difficult to install, worse than the Sprint. Someone soon will bring out a much better fitting protector. Until then I would recommend putting the included one on as best as possible and ignore the inevitable imperfections. Use your TP2 knowing that at least the screen is protected, even if it does look temporarily lousy. Also don't lose patience and tear it off and throw it away, then you risk a lot more than your phone looking lousy for a while.

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I managed to put a crease in the corner of mine while trying to remove and reposition it. Still looks ok but I wanted to find a replacement. I have always used Nushield on my Mogul but like has been stated before, we are still waiting for a Sprint version from these companies. In the meantime I found this:

http://www.clearprotector.com/phone-...protector.html

I have never tried a shield from this company so I don't have my hopes too high but I like to have a replacement on hand.

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Man there's some funny responses here haha. The main trick to no air bubbles is to make sure you don't get any dust between the screen and the protector when you're applying it. The magic solution? Can of compressed air.

1) Take the screen protector and wash it lightly in the sink with whatever soap you have and gently wash it just to get any particles off it. Then sit it flat, screen-side up, on a paper towel.

2) Use Windex or whatever to clean your screen to your liking.

3) Use the can of compressed air to blow dry the protector. This should take ~15 seconds. Just blow the water bubbles off onto the paper towel.

4) Use the can of compressed air to blow any dust off the screen.

- Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary. I'm anal and super picky about bubbles so I used a lot of air to ensure there was no dust.

5) Line up the screen protector at the top of the phone and just drop it into place. It should perfectly adhere to the screen with not a single bubble.

Works like a charm every time. That whole process took me maybe 2-3 minutes. No need to wait for the shower to steam up your bathroom ;)

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What ever you guys do. Dont buy those screen protector that come in a yellow packaging from the Sprint store. Those are AWFUL! They scratch by mearly using the stylus on it. Incredible how junky they are.

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+ 1 on this, those things blow donkey foreskin..... great advice, and if you are gonna get them terrible ones, ya might as well go to the local store and go to the electronics department and find universal ones for like gameboys/digital cameras and etc...... you will pay half the price for double the amount..... no different than sprints junk